Routine inspection·August 11, 2025

On 8/11/25, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Crystal Ali and Carol Heath arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Shanna Johnson, Director and permitted to enter the facility. LPA toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with Shanna. During the inspection, LPA observed 0 children and 1 staff preparing for the new school year. School begins August 18, 2025. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:45am to 5:00pm. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Facility consists of two classrooms (one for toddlers), one staff bathroom, one children\342\200\231s bathroom, kitchen, entry way (cubbies), and one large outdoor play area. Facility maintains an adequate teacher child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. Physical Plant: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Facility utilizes the Brightwheel App for all documentation (sing in/out, child records and employee records). LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. The children have access to water via individual water bottle filter system inside the daycare. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. LPA observed first aid kit with all components. Trash cans with tight fitted lids were observed. No smoking on premises. Napping: Children are provided napping daily after lunch time. Each child has there own cot and it is stored in kitchen with there name on it. Children are provided napping materials during nap time. Each classroom has a chosen day once a week to wash napping materials. LPAs observed 23 cots that are stored in the kitchen. Kitchen: Kitchen is off limits to the children. Director stated that per fire marshall there is to be no locks on the entry and exits of the kitchen into the daycare classroom due to the kitchen being a second emergency exit. LPA has a copy of fire marshall report. Since kitchen is accessible to children, all staff will ensure 100% supervision. Only staff utilize the kitchen for their breaks and lunches. The kitchen is clean and fully equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave oven. The daycare provides extra snacks for emergencies for those children who require more food. The daycare is not part of a food program. The children bring their own packed snacks and lunches. Lunch boxes (stored in their cubbies) have their own ice packs, however, if no ice packs then teacher will placed the lunch box in the refrigerator. Brightwheel App highlights in red if a child has an allergy and the facility posts on wall next to First aid kit in kitchen. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen (on refrigerator) and in their record file. Chemicals, soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies and located under the kitchen sink with a safety latch. There is one knife and lighter are located above the stove in cabinet. There are no menus since facility does not provide food for children unless for emergency. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, and specific activities. Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 2/7/25. The fire extinguishers (2A10BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshall Codes and Standards (last serviced 8/3/21). Fire marshall last came in August 2024. One fire extinguisher is in the kitchen on the wall next to first aid kit. Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets (2) flushed properly and two sinks are reachable by the children. In the toddler classroom there is a changing table station. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, diapers and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. There is a staff bathroom (locked) located in infant classroom. Medication: Director stated that per their admission agreement they do not store or give out medication to the children. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. Isolation area is staff office or the front porch with a teacher will remain with the child until the parent comes. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs. Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation for the children. Lead Testing/Drinking Water : The facility has had lead testing completed 2/17/23. Copy of report is in the facility file. Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area (front yard) was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. Play yard area has a large tree with a wood platform with a slide, tricycle track, and large sand box area. Teachers clean the sand box area every day. Teachers will continue to provide 100% supervision when outside in the playground. Children are provided filter water via individual drinking bottles. There is adequate shaded area for rest. The playground is well fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. The backyard area is off-limits to all children. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 125, records to be maintained at the facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Employee records are in compliance. Child records were not reviewed since there are no children present during inspection. No deficiencies cited in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Shanna Johnson. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Lead Testing \342\200\223 Child Care Centers (CCC) CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/ safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . PIN 22-05-CCP MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Child Care Centers Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. 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